Ohio Layoffs — November 2015
Employers in Ohio recorded 3 WARN Act notices in November 2015, covering approximately 275 workers — marking a decline from October and down 58% versus November 2014. The average filing covered 92 workers, with 0 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2 | 211 |
| Professional Services | 1 | 64 |
The Manufacturing sector accounted for the largest share of job cuts with 211 workers across 2 notices. At the same time, Professional Services reported 64 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning | 1 | 132 |
| Hamilton | 1 | 79 |
| Cuyahoga | 1 | 64 |
Mahoning saw the most concentrated activity, accounting for 48% of all affected workers with 132 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | 1 | 132 |
| Cincinnati | 1 | 79 |
| Cleveland | 1 | 64 |
Layoff Type Analysis
Layoff type classification was not available for filings in Ohio this month.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Hannifin | Youngstown | 132 | ||
| Chester Packaging | Cincinnati | 79 | ||
| Accel Performance Group | Cleveland | 64 |
Leading the list was Parker Hannifin at its Youngstown facility, reporting 132 affected workers. Chester Packaging followed with 79 workers.
Trend & Outlook
The filings reflect a easing in workforce disruptions across Ohio, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Ohio. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Ohio WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.